[04/24/08 - 02:47 PM]Two Epic Open Casting Calls for "High School Musical" Reality Series on Abc, the First This Sunday, April 27, at Long Beach Arena The first is this Sunday, April 27 at the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California.

[via press release from ABC]

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REMINDER: TWO EPIC OPEN CASTING CALLS FOR "HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL" REALITY SERIES ON ABC, THE FIRST THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 27, AT LONG BEACH ARENA

Details Available at www.abc.com/hsmsummersession

REMINDER!!! Two epic open casting calls will be held for ABC's summer reality series "High School Musical: Summer Session." The first is this Sunday, April 27 at Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, California, and the other takes place Wednesday, May 7 at Champion Stadium at Disney's Wide World of Sport in Orlando, Florida on May 7. Both of these open auditions will form part of the early episodes of the series. Anyone interested between the ages of 16 and 22 is welcome to give it a shot at the open calls (if you are under 18, you must bring your parent or legal guardian) and can download an application and view eligibility requirements at www.abc.com/hsmsummersession. The producers welcome anyone and everyone ages 16-22 who has dreamed of being center stage -- the high school quarterback who's never tried out for a play but has a song in his heart, the drama club extrovert looking to break into the big time, someone looking to trade the chess club routine for a dance routine -- all are invited to try to "Get'cha head in the game," as the hit song says. The finalists will ultimately participate in a summer music program to hone their skills, and one talented newcomer will receive the opportunity of a lifetime, becoming a part of the "High School Musical" family. The winner will receive a grand prize�details will be announced separately. Lots of fantastic surprises await someone with the talent to go to the head of the class!

The series debuts on ABC on Sunday, July 20 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) and runs Sundays and Mondays (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) for three weeks, then continues Mondays at 8:00 p.m., ET through mid-September.